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From: sara@ajpo.sei.cmu.edu (Sara Moss)
Newsgroups: sci.physics,sci.electronics
Subject: Infrared light source
Message-ID: <319@ajpo.sei.cmu.edu>
Date: 4 Feb 88 00:44:23 GMT
Organization: Ada Joint Program Office
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Keywords: infrared neon diffused-light


Does anyone know what combination of gases would provide a good
infrared light source in the range of 700 - 1100 nanometers?  The
intended use of the gas would be in a neon-type tube to provide a
continuous, diffused light source.

Alternatively, does anyone know of any continuous infrared light
source that provides:  diffused light, can be in a bendable, yet rigid
form up to 5 feet long, does not get hot (~ 5 watts would be nice), no
power cycling, and has a good long life span (like a few years).

I know, that is probably asking alot.  If any of those details do not
make perfect sense, it is probably due to my bad interpretation of the
requirements.  I am looking for this information for a friend.